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For those looking for a gradual change, the Eastern shore of Lake Tahoe is in Nevada (which is predominantly libertarian/ conservative outside of the major citi

by awb 5y ago

For those looking for a gradual change, the Eastern shore of Lake Tahoe is in Nevada (which is predominantly libertarian/ conservative outside of the major cities: Reno & LV), yet it’s minutes from California and shares the same climate and landscape as the California Sierras. Lots of outdoor activities at the lake and ski mountains. Plus, no income tax. And, Reno and Sacramento are within 1-2hrs depending on your location, for a mid-size airport. Housing is still really expensive, but a couple steps below Silicon Valley.

mcntsh 5y ago
Call me what you will, but I really dislike Lake Tahoe post-pandemic. It's always been a place primarily of second homes, but it definitely feels richer and snootier now... like Aspen.
- jeffbee 5y ago
  It has been called “Income Village” for decades.
ryandrake 5y ago
It's surprising, at least to me, how un-built-up the Eastern short of Tahoe is. We briefly entertained the fantasy of moving to Tahoe when the pandemic hit. For obvious tax reasons, you would think everyone would be living on the NV side, but when you actually go there, or just putz around on Zillow, almost all of the actual homes and activity is on the (more expensive COL) California side. Why is that? We still love the area and would entertain the idea of moving there now that remote work is happening in more places, but housing prices went from outrageous pre-pandemic to oh-my-fucking-god post-pandemic so sadly it will probably remain a tourist destination for my family.
- awb 5y ago
  > almost all of the actual homes and activity is on the (more expensive COL) California side. Why is that? The NV side is pretty rugged and what buildable land there is is also shared with resorts / casinos. Otherwise, you pretty much have to go to the North Shore and Incline Village, but that's a tax haven with some real fancy homes driving up prices. From Zephyr Cove to Incline is really steep and large parts are State Parks or Forest Service land, so aren't buildable. > but housing prices went from outrageous pre-pandemic to oh-my-fucking-god post-pandemic Yes, everything is about 2x what is was 7 years ago. The most affordable family homes are in Zephyr Cove and up Kingsbury Grade in Stateline. The county also recently passed a restrictive vacation rental law, so many folks will see their short-term rental permits expire (or continue at reduced capacity) throughout this year, which might drive prices down, in addition to rising interest rates. Also, NV houses are about 10-20% more expensive than the CA houses because of the tax benefits of Nevada.

by awb 5y ago

mcntsh 5y ago

Call me what you will, but I really dislike Lake Tahoe post-pandemic. It's always been a place primarily of second homes, but it definitely feels richer and snootier now... like Aspen.

jeffbee 5y ago
It has been called “Income Village” for decades.

ryandrake 5y ago

It's surprising, at least to me, how un-built-up the Eastern short of Tahoe is. We briefly entertained the fantasy of moving to Tahoe when the pandemic hit. For obvious tax reasons, you would think everyone would be living on the NV side, but when you actually go there, or just putz around on Zillow, almost all of the actual homes and activity is on the (more expensive COL) California side. Why is that? We still love the area and would entertain the idea of moving there now that remote work is happening in more places, but housing prices went from outrageous pre-pandemic to oh-my-fucking-god post-pandemic so sadly it will probably remain a tourist destination for my family.

awb 5y ago
> almost all of the actual homes and activity is on the (more expensive COL) California side. Why is that? The NV side is pretty rugged and what buildable land there is is also shared with resorts / casinos. Otherwise, you pretty much have to go to the North Shore and Incline Village, but that's a tax haven with some real fancy homes driving up prices. From Zephyr Cove to Incline is really steep and large parts are State Parks or Forest Service land, so aren't buildable. > but housing prices went from outrageous pre-pandemic to oh-my-fucking-god post-pandemic Yes, everything is about 2x what is was 7 years ago. The most affordable family homes are in Zephyr Cove and up Kingsbury Grade in Stateline. The county also recently passed a restrictive vacation rental law, so many folks will see their short-term rental permits expire (or continue at reduced capacity) throughout this year, which might drive prices down, in addition to rising interest rates. Also, NV houses are about 10-20% more expensive than the CA houses because of the tax benefits of Nevada.